• ADHD is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • Scientists are unsure what causes ADHD but heredity plays a big role
  • Most commonly diagnosed disorder in children
  • Most common symptoms include but are not limited to: difficulty paying attention to details, easily distracted, squirming while seated, talking exxesively, and difficulty completing tasks and assignments
  • The two most commonly used medications for ADHD are Ritalin and Adderall. They don't cure ADHD but they calm the symptoms

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/complete-index.shtml